Stelzig

Stelzig Meaning & Origin

About Stelzig
The surname Stelzig is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "stelz," meaning "stilt." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who used stilts or had a tall and slender physique. Over time, the name Stelzig became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Stelzig is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Stelzig: 168
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 106,096
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Stelzig based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Stelzig is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
STLSK
🗽 NYSIIS
SASA
🔊 Soundex
S304202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T EH1 L Z IH0 G
🌐 IPA
/stelzig*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STLSK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S342

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stelzig in Braille

Here's how to represent Stelzig in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Stelzig in braille

How to sign the name Stelzig using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Stelzig using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Stelzig in sign language

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